General Arrangement ..............................24 Section VI - Decommissioning the Unit .................... 25 Prior to Decommissioning ..............................25 Final Decommissioning and Disposal ..........................25 Recommissioning ................................25 Safety Tests to be Performed at Intervals and After Unusual Incidents................. 25 Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
Operation in accordance with guidance stated within the operating instructions. • The unit must be maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule stated within the operating instructions. • Appropriate personal protective equipment, PPE, must be worn at all times. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
An onsite risk assessment must then be carried out. WARNING - ANY UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS TO THE UNIT SHALL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND STS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE. Safety Regulations for the Operation of the Unit Operator authorisation...
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Servicing and repairs All unit parts and consumables are available from STS. The unit must be fitted with original STS parts and consumables unless otherwise stated. Any deviation from non - original parts and consumables may result in injury to personnel or damage to the unit and will invalidate the warranty.
Electrical cables must be kept dry, clean and be routinely checked as stated in the maintenance procedures. Any cracked or damaged electrical cables must be reported immediately and the unit be put out of service until resolved. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
• Use only tension belts or tie-down straps with sufficient strength. WARNING - IMPROPER FASTENING OF THE UNIT DURING TRANSPORT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS ACCIDENTS IMPORTANT After use, remove supplied lifting strop(s) and/or dee shackles and dispose. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
The unit power must be isolated when accessing the front of the unit. Rear of Unit Front of Unit Area 1 Area 2 WARNING - DO NOT STAND UNDERNEATH A RAISED LOAD, WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE UNIT OR IN FRONT OF THE UNIT DURING OPERATION. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT AND LEVEL FLOORS ONLY Ex CERTIFICATION This equipment has been certified by STS for use in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 areas for protection under constructional safety “c” and control of ignition source “b”.
(see consumables). Check stainless-steel guards for damage. OPERATORS SHOULD REPORT ANY DEFECTS ON THE UNIT TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON. IF IN ANY DOUBT, OR SHOULD REPLACEMENT PARTS BE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE STS TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
The head will remain at its current position when the airline is disconnected. ISOLATE AIR SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE Unit Controls Max speed: 0.6m/s Air Supply Air Supply Function Lower Button Lift Button Emergency Stop Button Throttle Buttons Speed Control Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT AND LEVEL FLOOR ONLY Reverse Forwards Emergency Stop Horn CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF THE UNIT. WITHOUT LETTING THE UNIT COME TO A STOP FIRST, INSTANTLY CHANGING DIRECTION MAY DAMAGE THE DRIVE SYSTEM. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
With the forks lowered to a position where they can fit underneath the pallet, drive the unit forward as far as possible. Ensure that the forks are inserted to their full length underneath the pallet. Never attempt to lift a pallet if the forks aren’t fully inserted. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
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• IMPORTANT – Check the above steps have been completed correctly before you lift the pallet off the floor. If you are in any doubt then contact the STS technical support line. • There is a red emergency stop button on top of the control panel. To stop all powered movement of the unit, press the button down.
Ensure that the strap enters straight and wraps evenly around the ratchet. • To release the load, first ensure that it is supported, then open the ratchet as far as possible and pull the strap away. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
To maintain the stability of the unit at safe working load (SWL), the position of the load centre should never exceed the dimensions shown. The unit stability is calculated with the centre of gravity of the SWL as positioned in the image below. Load Max Lift ‘B’ (STS Model) Min Leg Lift Centre ‘A’...
Check doors and/or covers for damage ● ● Check labels are legible and complete ● ● Check guarding for damage and visibility, replace if necessary (see ● ● ‘Consumables’ for instructions) Check chassis and fixing connections for damage ● Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
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Ensure battery venting tubes are connected and allow battery gases to exhaust ● out of the control box. OPERATORS SHOULD REPORT ANY DEFECTS ON THE UNIT TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON. IF IN ANY DOUBT, OR SHOULD REPLACMENT PARTS BE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE STS TECHNICAL SUPPORT LINE. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
Check hydraulic oil level Load cannot be lowered (Electrically or pneumatically powered) Possible Cause Action The load exceeds the SWL Reduce mass of load Hydraulic oil level too low Check hydraulic oil level Emergency stop engaged Reset emergency stop button Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
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Unit cannot be moved (Pneumatically powered power drive units) Possible Cause Action Airline not connected Reconnect airline Emergency stop pressed Reset the emergency stop button Tiller in the vertical or horizontal position Adjust tiller angle to allow unit movement Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
Touch Up Paint Approved touch up paint should be used on any damaged painted surfaces, the surface should be rust free before painting with a non-aluminium based paint. STS use RAL 5010 for their blue paint. Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
Polycarbonate Guarding Replacement The polycarbonate guarding should be replaced if damaged, cracked or visibility is reduced. These are available from STS. To replace the polycarbonate guard, isolate the unit in a safe area, then proceed as follows: • Remove the four M5 bolts, if applicable, located in each corner and remove the old guard.
20mm diameter wheel pin will need to be removed. To do this, remove the button head bolt and hammer out the pin. Wheel Bush Wheel Guard (If applicable) Wheel Bush Note: Generic unit shown WARNING – DO NOT JACK THE UNIT MORE THAN NECESSARY AS UNIT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE Operating Instructions: STP12-FAC01-1300KG-Ex...
For further help contact STS: Technical Support Line: +44 (0) 1736 851050 In the interest of all concerned it is essential that equipment of our manufacture is used only for the purposes for which it has been designed and it must be used in accordance with the instructions which are supplied.
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